Crystal Palace 2017/18 Premier League fixtures: Eagles open up against new boys Huddersfield Town

CRYSTAL PALACE are still hunting for a successor to Sam Allardyce, who left during the summer after keeping Palace up.

Former England boss Allardyce resigned during the summer, stating that he he wanted to spend more time with his family.

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Crystal Palace striker Christian Benteke will be gearing up for the new season

Mauricio Pellegrino is the current favourite to take the reins at Selhurst Park - the ex-Uruguayan defender played for Liverpool in 2005 and was also an assistant coach at the Reds under Rafa Benitez between 2008 and 2010.